Our Collaboration Partners

This region is full of great resources specific to economic development. At times it can be a challenge
to navigate around all of the possible opportunities. CMURC is working in close partnership with these regional organizations to streamline processes so all that you can focus on what matters…your business and your success.

ACCELERATE MICHIGAN

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is an international business competition designed to bring together later stage entrepreneurial companies with local, national and international investors. It showcases the best and brightest new business concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth within Michigan. Targeting entrepreneurs with mid-to-late seed-entrepreneurial businesses — the competition has an immediate and positive impact on Michigan’s economy.

BIOTECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

BBC was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with technology entrepreneurs and companies in a wide range of industries throughout the U.S.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Established in 1892, CMU is one of the nation's 100 largest public universities and offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral levels. They include nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, journalism, music, audiology, teacher education, psychology and physician assistant.

GREAT LAKES BAY REGION

The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is an unprecedented collaboration of Midland, Bay, Isabella and Saginaw counties. The purpose is to build stronger, more vibrant communities. The goal? To attract investors, business and industry, and skilled workers and visitors.

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999,
also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.

MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Michigan Small Business Development Center(MI-SBDC) enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies. With offices statewide, the MI-SBDC positively impacts the economy by strengthening existing companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs, and assisting companies in defining their path to success.

MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) is the private, non-profit economic development organization responsible for the industrial and technological development of both Clare and Isabella Counties in the Middle Michigan Region. A Board of Directors, representing a strong broad-based community commitment to sound economic growth, is the governing body.

MOUNT PLEASANT MICHIGAN WOW!

MT. PLEASANT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The MPACF is a tax-exempt public charity that enables people and businesses the opportunity to establish their own charitable fund or contribute to an existing fund. Contributions to these funds are permanently endowed, which means these gifts will never be spent. Each year the earnings from investments are used to award grants that will benefit charitable programs and organizations that address the needs of Isabella County residents.

MT PLEASANT AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Michigan Works! Association builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators and advocates on behalf of the Michigan Works! System. Through the Association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality programs and service delivery to all customers. The Association also convenes meetings as a way for members to network and share best practices, and coordinates events to promote the Michigan Works! System.

BAY FUTURE INC

Bay Future, Inc. is dedicated to facilitating economic development strategies that promote and secure opportunities for business retention, growth, and the attraction of new industries that create quality jobs for community residents.

SAGINAW FUTURE INC.

Saginaw Future is in the business of generating new investment and job growth in Saginaw County, MI, US. Established in 1992, SFI is a private, nonprofit alliance of local businesses, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, the County and City of Saginaw, 15 local municipalities, labor organizations and local foundations.